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READING PASSAGE 1

Questions 1 – 8

Questions

1 – 8Questions

9 – 14

A

Purple Rainbow:The Truth

Having actors playing popular rock band Purple Rainbow seemed like a badidea,but in fact they’re impressive musicians themselves.

Their fans in the film were actual fans of the group and transferred their enthusiasm to the actors very convincingly.

I assumed there would be plenty of music,linked by weak dialogue,but I was wrong.

And the support that band members gave to lead singer Jerry Cosgrove when tragedy entered his life had me close to tears, giving me a new appreciation of the band.

B

Home Fires

I expected a standard,rather dull,story about domestic life,like the director’s last two films.

Instead,Home Fires had me on the edge of my seat with excitement.

It’s certainly worth a second viewing.

Having said that,although it is apparently a film intended for all ages,many children would find the long discussions of relationship issues boring,and they contributed little or nothing to the film.

C

The Jeffersons

One of the most popular films of the past half century is Mary and Tom,and a remake of it seems unnecessary.

Nevertheless,The Jeffersons has some delightful elements,particularly the acting of Yvonne Richards.

She really brought the character she played to life,but sadly,neither she nor the other actors could make the script sound natural.

D

Space Challenge 5

This film makes an important ethical point about treating other people with respect,but that is likely to be missed by many teenagers,the target audience, as it assumes familiarity with the world as it was 20 years ago.

With change happening so fast these days,many of the references will leave them confused.

E

Uplands

Uplands could have been a delightful film:it has a charming story,witty dialogue,and is visually breathtaking.

But the two lead actors are at their best in thrillers,not films like this one.

James Petherick,who plays the hero,fails to gain the sympathy of the audience,who should be moved by the ups and downs in his life.

Questions1 – 8

Look at the five film reviews, A-E.

For which film review are the following statements true?

Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 1-8 on your answer sheet.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

1The reviewer thinks some of the cast are unsuitable for their roles.

2The dialogue in this film seems unrealistic.

3The reviewer found this film unexpectedly emotional.

4This film contains dialogue that is uninteresting for some viewers.

5This film carries a moral message.

6Non-actors take part in this film.

7The reviewer thinks this film should be seen again.

8This film mentions things that audience members won’t know about.

Questions9 – 14

Look at the four advertisements for sports events, A-D.

For which event are the following statements true?

Write the correct letter, A-D,in boxes 9-14 on your answer sheet.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

9You see spectacular scenery.

10You are provided with special clothing.

11You may be watched while you are doing the activity.

12You watch someone else before doing the activity yourself.

13You meet people who are expert at the activity.

14You can raise money for a charity.

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